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Rhubarb Muffins

Delicious Rhubarb Muffins for a Sweet Spring Morning

Delicious Rhubarb Muffins are a must-try sweet treat that captures the essence of spring.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure freshness
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Check expiration
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Yogurt or milk with vinegar as substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Melted butter can also be used
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 cup Rhubarb Fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts Pecans can be used instead or omitted
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter Coconut oil can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add more if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt well.
  3. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the rhubarb and walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill each muffin cup nearly to the top with the batter.
  7. Mix sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to create the streusel, then sprinkle over the batter.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

These muffins are a perfect springtime treat, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

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